Campus Safety Officer

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Position : Campus Safety Officer Location : Chicago, IL

Job Id : 1838 # of Openings : 0 TITLE : Campus Safety Officer FLSA STATUS : NON-EXEMPT (Hourly) DEPARTMENT : Department of Campus Safety- Operations Division REPORTS TO : Director of Campus Safety LOCATION : Chicago Campus DATE AVAILABLE : July 1, 2024 PRIMARY PURPOSE / POSITION SUMMARY : The Campus Safety officer will execute and enforce appropriate security procedures to insure the integrity of the University.

The Officer will promote an atmosphere that protects the health and safety of University community and assist in the establishment of guidelines and procedures that protect the rights of its community members consistent with the University’s mission, rules and regulations.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES : To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

JOB COMPONENTS / PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides professional safety and security patrols and submits written incident reports
• Maintains visibility and projects a professional security image.
• Trains as an emergency first responder and completes all training within 6 months of hire.
• Acts as a liaison to all appropriate jurisdiction having agencies (area police, fire and other first responders).
• Responsibly executes all policies as stated in the department handbook.
• Makes appropriate decisions regarding Dominican University policies and procedures.
• Enforces parking policies and issues tickets as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.

MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• High School Diploma
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors;

includes hand / eye coordination

• Able to work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching / handling / grasping while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Able to communicate, read and write in English
• Must be available to work all shifts including the overnight shift.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Degree in Criminal Justice or Related Field
• PERC
• NIMS Certifications
• Multi-Lingual, Spanish Preferred
• 40 Hour Security Training
• 40 Sexual Assault Training
• 40 De-Escalation Training
• Able to perform elevated physical tasks such as climbing stairs / ladders, run or bend / twist at waist / knees / neck to perform various duties
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; specifically, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Familiarity with Title IX Regulation, Clery Reporting, Trauma Informed Response (Preferred)
• Able to work well with others
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